OPP arrest man with a knife for assault with a weapon

Friday, 25 April 2025 at 10:28

The incident took place at Huntsville Place Mall

Huntsville OPP arrested a man yesterday after reports of a weapon being brandished near the Huntsville Place Mall.

Police say 22-year-old Easton Childerhose was acting aggressively with what appeared to be a knife.

He was located shortly after at a nearby apartment and taken into custody without incident. Police report there were no injuries.

Childerhose faces multiple charges including assault with a weapon and assaulting a peace officer.

He’s was held for a bail court in Bracebridge.

Police say there’s no ongoing threat to public safety.

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